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Video Gaming Terminals in Chicago? Bally’s Corp. Most Certainly Hopes Not
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is easing opposition to video gaming terminals The slot-like games could impact Bally's forthcoming casino in the Windy City Chicago remains in a financial emergency The City of Chicago has opted not to take advantage of Illinois' legalization...
Cherokee Nation Continues to Await Arkansas Casino Ruling in Pope County
A federal judge in Arkansas will soon decide if a casino is allowed in Pope County The Cherokee Nation wants to build a resort casino in Russellville A 2024 statewide referendum rescinded the Cherokee's gaming privileges Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE), a subsidiary...
Macau Casino Firm Expanding Into Hengqin With Boutique Hotel
SJM Resorts is moving forward with a hotel in Hengqin Hengqin neighbors Cotai via the Lotus Bridge Casino gambling is limited to within Macau's borders One of the six gaming companies licensed to operate casinos in Macau is investing in neighboring Hengqin,...
Paris Las Vegas Guest Outraged Over $50 Charge for Using Electrical Outlet
Unplugging an electric minibar tray can be costly in Las Vegas Paris Las Vegas charges guests $50 if they unplug the tray One guest says they were unaware of the tray charge until checkout Just when we thought we had heard it...
Pennsylvania Police: Ultimate Texas Hold’em Player Used Sleight of Hand
Police in Pennsylvania say a man cheated Hollywood Casino at The Meadows Law enforcement alleges the man used a sleight of hand maneuver If guilty, the individual faces seven years in prison Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged a 25-year-old man from...
Las Vegas Unemployment Rate Rises Further Despite Slight Statewide Improvement
Nevada remains the most unemployed state Las Vegas continues to see unemployment increase Many concerns hover above the Las Vegas gaming industry Las Vegas unemployment continues to worsen amid a slowing gaming and leisure travel economy, and economic alarms. The US Bureau...
Tropicana Atlantic City Bar Crawl Offers Free Rooms for Those Who Complete 14 Stops
Tropicana Atlantic City has launched a 14-stop food and bar crawl Those who visit each spot can earn a free night's stay Tropicana is a successful asset for Caesars Entertainment Tropicana Atlantic City is calling all those who can handle their liquor...
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Fined For Allowing Underage People Access to Gaming
Rivers Casino Philadelphia has been fined for allowing underage gamblers The casino owned by Rush Street Gaming was fined $30K The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board additionally placed seven people on the state's various Involuntary Exclusion Lists Rivers Casino Philadelphia, just northeast of...
Circa Sports Readies Largest Sportsbook in Kentucky With 80-Foot LED Screen
Circa Sports is opening Kentucky's largest sportsbook Circa Sports Kentucky will operate at Kentucky Downs The sportsbook will open to the public on August 23 Circa Sports is bringing Las Vegas to Kentucky with the Bluegrass State's largest sportsbook. On Wednesday, Circa...
Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Resort Would Provide Broadway Bridge Jobs
Caesars Palace Times Square would provide temporary jobs to Broadway workers The bridge jobs could help Broadway performers and crew while between jobs Caesars Palace Times Square is a proposed $5.4 billion development Officials with the proposed Caesars Palace Times Square development...